The Intern will support trade lifecycle processes, assist with cash management, and identify opportunities for technology and process improvements while learning about financial markets.
Job Description
If you aspire to:
If you've got an interest in:
If you've proven you have:
Opportunities available in London.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
If you aspire to:
- Work on a fast-paced, dynamic, and intellectually-challenging team
- Collaborate internally and externally with trading/financing desks, counterparties, exchanges, prime brokers, and custodians
- Add value by assisting in the lifecycle of a trade including clearance, settlements, and/or cash management
- Add value by identifying and implementing technology and process-improvement opportunities, while demonstrating an intellectual curiosity and passion for innovation
- Develop your skills and solve some of the most complex business problems in our industry
If you've got an interest in:
- Learning about financial markets and products
- Working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly rewarding environment
- Gaining exposure to best-in-class systems and processes
- Understanding the full life-cycle of a trade from execution to clearance, settlement, and cash management
- Learning about different types of securities financing, including prime brokerage, swap, tri-party, stock loan, and repo
If you've proven you have:
- A flexible but highly detail-oriented and results-driven approach to solving problems
- Exceptional communication skills
- A strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity & high degree of integrity
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis. Familiarity with basic programming a plus.
- An academic background and/or experience in an operational or quantitative field (engineering, accounting, finance, economics, math, or related disciplines)
Opportunities available in London.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
Top Skills
Excel
Programming
Citadel Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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